Voices That Save

In this episode of Got Spice?, Gregory and Kirti sit down with Candance Patel-Taylor, Head of Engagement for Concern Worldwide US — one of the most respected humanitarian organizations fighting extreme poverty and hunger globally. Gregory and Kirti uncover with Candance: (0:27) – Meet Candance Patel-Taylor: VP of Marketing & Communications, Concern Worldwide Candance joins the show and sets the tone for a conversation about purpose-driven work. (2:38) – How Candance’s Career Began in Fashion, PR & Early Influencer Marketing She shares her start in boutique PR and her first major influencer campaign with EcoTools + Alicia Silverstone. (6:45) – Moving to Ghana: Career Growth, Culture, and Finding Purpose Abroad Candance describes living in Ghana for eight years and bringing social impact into every campaign. (9:24) – How She Ultimately Joined Concern Worldwide A friend’s encouragement, a desire for deeper impact, and learning about Concern’s boots-on-the-ground model. (24:18) – What Concern Worldwide Does: 25 Countries, 27M People Reached Deep dive into the organization’s mission, reach, and Irish humanitarian roots. (26:22) – Why Global Hunger Is Rising & What’s Driving the Crisis Today Candance explains how COVID-19 and global aid cuts reversed years of progress. (27:50) – The Human Impact: 4M People Losing Aid, 1M Children Affected She breaks down the devastating scale of current aid cuts. (31:24) – Bono’s Connection to Concern Worldwide How a Concern trip to Ethiopia in the ’80s ignited Bono’s life as a global activist. (33:33) – The 2024 Unite to Fight Hunger Goal: $3 Million Candance outlines their fundraising target and why community involvement matters. (43:57) – Inside the Upcoming Concern Gala at Cipriani Wall Street Details on honorees, cultural programming, and how viewers can attend. Episode Resources: DONATE TODAY & SUPPORT CONCERN WORLDWIDE https://give.concernusa.org/campaign/... Follow Got Spice? Podcast: https://beacons.ai/gotspice YouTube: / @gotspice TikTok: / gotspiceshop Insta: / gotspiceshow LinkedIn: / got-spice FB - / gotspicepodcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1omBi6H... Website: www.gotspice.co